One of the benefits of having a successful business is, hopefully, that it will at some point allow you to retire! However for most business owners, this does not mean simply walking away, but rather a desire to see the success you have created continue on, although in the hands of another. There are often a number of issues (and options) in completing this goal successfully though, and having experienced advisors assist you through such a significant step is critical.

So whether it is transitioning your business to children or other family members or to key employee(s), or selling it outright to a third party, working with you and your team, our team can help make those transactions as smooth as possible.

Legal services we provide in this area include:

• Corporate restructuring and other tax-planned transactions
• Business purchase and sales, whether by way of the sale of assets or sale of shares (or a hybrid model)
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Succession agreements, shareholders agreements, share retraction agreements and other required documents
• Wills and estate planning
• Vendor financing, earnouts, consulting or management arrangements, and other ongoing participation options